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FLOCK 4Q-27 (58282)
COSPAR: 2023-174AC | Alt Name: Flock 4q-27
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58282
International Designator
2023-174AC
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:42:55 GMT
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Inclination
97.38°
Right Ascension
292.50°
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Argument of Perigee
55.47°
Period
92.48 min
Mean Motion
15.57 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FLOCK 4Q-27
Alternative Name
Flock 4q-27
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
PLAN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58282U 23174AC 26200.77980580 .00021390 00000+0 29582-3 0 9999
2 58282 97.3803 292.4976 0003540 55.4692 304.6897 15.57147890150829
Source: Celestrak
Summary
FLOCK 4Q-27, also known as Flock 4q-27, is a CubeSat (3U) technology satellite manufactured by PLAN and owned by the same entity. It was launched on November 11, 2023, from AFWTR SLC4E using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.3 meters in length, 0.1 meters in diameter, and spans 0.3 meters. Its dry mass is 5.7 kg, which is the same as its launch mass. FLOCK 4Q-27 carries a Dove 24fd payload with PS0, PS1, or PS2 imaging capabilities powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as Box+2 pan, and it does not have any motors except for those in the #Flock-3p' series which utilize FEEP (Field Emission Electric Propulsion). It was designed to operate for approximately 1 year in an ISS orbit or between 2-3 years in a Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5.7
Launch Mass
5.7
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dove 24fd
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
PLAN
Life Expectancy
~ 1 year (ISS orbit); 2-3 years (SSO)
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None (most); FEEP (#Flock-3p')
Equipment
PS0, PS1 or PS2 imaging payload
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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